In 2005 he released his first official mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania, and later in 2006 he released his first full length street album entitled Show and Prove. Since then he has released a further six mixtapes and a collaboration mixtape titled How Fly with friend Curren$y. He released his debut album, Deal or No Deal, in November of 2009, it reached #1 on the iTunes hip hop chart, and then reached the top ten on iTunes' overall album chart the week it was released. Previously signed to Warner Bros. Records, he left the label in July 2009 after numerous delays in releasing his planned debut album for the label, First Flight. Khalifa stated to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that, "I learned a lot during my time there and matured as an artist during the process. I'm happy to be moving on with all of my material and having the chance to be in control of my next moves".He is also the founder of the rap crew Taylor Gang, which includes friends Kev Tha Hustler, Ekko, Smallz Money and Gene Stovall. They derived the name from the fact they always used to wear Chuck Taylor shoes.
Khalifa was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to a mother and a father serving in the military. The family moved to Pittsburgh when Khalifa was the age of two. His parents' military service caused the family to move on a regular basis.
Over the next thirteen years, he would move between Pittsburgh and South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Germany, Japan, and England as his parents were reassigned to different posts. In October of 1990 Wiz was separated from his mother,who left him in the hands of her sister while she served in Operation Desert Storm.
During his travels, Wiz was forced to mature quicker than his peers. He was constantly faced with new surroundings, new schools, and new sets of friends, and he found it difficult to become attached to anyone outside his family roots. This nomadic life gave Wiz an opportunity, though, to broaden his mind and offered him many experiences from which to draw inspiration. He began to perceive the world differently than most kids, and he would write his thoughts down every day.These thoughts would become the foundation for his future recordings.
By the age of 14, with a few songs under his belt, Wiz was already drawing comparisons with his commanding voice and witty wordplay. While he has been influenced by artists such as Jay-Z, Camron, and the Notorious B.I.G., Wiz was determined to create his own identity that would, one day, be loved and revered by fans.
Ready to take the next step, Wiz began his search for a recording studio to record new songs. He found one, ID LABS, where owner Eric Dan immediately recognized Wiz's talents. Along with Chad Glick of ID Management, they began to network Wiz to another Pittsburgh native, Benjy Grinberg of Rostrum Records. Benjy realized the raw talent that Wiz possessed, and immediately brought him into the Rostrum family in 2002.
Soon after, Wiz Khalifa began his ascent into the music scene in the Pittsburgh area. He has been hailed by the award winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette pop music critic, Ed Masley, as having “the skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.” The New Pittsburgh Courier says, “The combination of a young, charismatic M.C. with a slew of stop-and-rewind rhymes together with a local independent label with major industry connections has set the stage for a hip-hop artist representing Pittsburgh to reach superstar status for the first time ever.
In 2010, with the success of Kush and Orange Juice still present, Wiz Khalifa signed with Atlantic Records. Wiz's style along with his production team, Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, and E. Dan make this a winning combination for success.
He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March 29, 2011. He followed that album with O.N.I.F.C. (abbreviated for mainstream markets from "Only Nigga In First Class") on December 4, 2012 which was backed by the singles "Work Hard, Play Hard" and "Remember You". O.N.I.F.C. debuted at number two with 131,000 in first week sales.
Pittsburgh City Council declared 12-12-12 (December 12, 2012) to be Wiz Khalifa Day in the city. Khalifa graduated from Pittsburgh's Taylor Allderdice High School and in January 2012, purchased a home in nearby Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
In April 2013, Khalifa revealed that after having his son he decided to work on a new album that he was planning to release in 2013. On April 17, 2013, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y announced that they will drop their collaboration EP Live in Concert on April 20, 2013. The EP featured seven new songs. On June 24, 2013, he announced that his fifth studio album would be titled Blacc Hollywood and would be released in 2013. On September 3, 2013, Khalifa revealed he had recorded songs with Miley Cyrus, Adele and Juicy J for Blacc Hollywood. In October 2013, Mannie Fresh confirmed that he provided production for the album. On February 11, 2014, Khalifa released Blacc Hollywood's first single titled "We Dem Boyz". The album was then supported by the singles "KK", "You and Your Friends", "Stayin Out All Night", "Promises" and "So High".
Khalifa released an EP with TY Dolla $ign on March 31, 2015, entitled "Talk About It In the Morning". That same month, Wiz released the lead single for the film "Furious 7" called "See You Again" as a tribute to Paul Walker. The single has since gone on to global success. "See You Again" spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the longest-running rap number-one hit in the US.
On January 23, 2015, Khalifa was featured on a remix release of the Fall Out Boy song "Uma Thurman". On May 18, they performed the song together on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards show. In the summer of 2015, he began touring the United States with Fall Out Boy and Hoodie Allen in a tour titled "The Boys of Zummer Tour". The tour featured performances of "Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy and Khalifa. Later that year, on December 15, 2015, Wiz released the mixtape "Cabin Fever 3". During the Golden Globes on January 10, 2016, Wiz announced that his next album, titled Khalifa, would be released on the 22nd of that month. However, the album was released on February 5, 2016. On May 24, 2016, he released "Pull Up", a standalone single in promotion of his sixth album, Rolling Papers 2, which was released on July 13, 2018.
On April 20, 2020, Khalifa released, The Saga of Wiz Khalifa. The album included collaborations with Tyga, Logic, Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign. In May 2020, Khalifa featured on the song "Drums Drums Drums" with Travis Barker.
In 2021, Khalifa competed in season five of The Masked Singer as "Chameleon". He finished in third place.
Friendly
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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You can tell that I'm somewhere in the building on my Batman shit
Niggas suspended from the ceiling
Not really, but that's the way the weed got me feeling
Got a low rise in Venice
Mami you got the vision and I see it H.D.
And it couldn't be any clearer
You should be with Spitta
Good guy Spitta keep his name outta them scandals
It's not a secret, I prefer my girls in sneakers, never sandals
Posing naked in only a pair of Nike Vandals
Bottles pop, back to back
Extra large chronic sack
Cellphone, camera's out
Mama I remember that
Anytime I look at that
I go to wondering where you at
So baby where you at
With it
I'm just tryna hit it on the friendly
And maybe we get back up in a minute
[Chorus: x2]
Fast cars
Fly clothes
G5's flying on the seashores
Get it
Baby I'm just tryna hit it on the friendly
So tell me if you is
Or if you isn't
With it
(Yeah)
Listen, if you with it, get in
What you sipping
Hit it out of the park
That's if you pitching
First you look at me wrong
Like uh uh, no he didn't
Then you turn into rubbing on me
You start to give in, get it
By the beach, watching tennis
Crack another bottle of Perignon
Louis V carry-ons when you visit
Sending all them singles in your sidekick sentence
Then I reply like be there in a minute
Just put me and Curren$y on your friend list
The weed come from a village
Truck tire, sour diesel scented, that's real shit
From smelling this she wanna see how the cigar taste
We lighting reefer bumping 808's & heartbreaks
Skinny broad but out them jeans she got a heart shape
Skip the movie date and take her to the horse race
And let you bet it all keep the winnings
Young entrepreneur give you the business, dig it (Yeah)
[Repeat: x2]
Fast cars
Fly clothes
G5's flying on the seashores
Get it
Baby I'm just tryna hit it on the friendly
So tell me if you is
Or if you isn't
With it
(Yeah)
In "Friendly" Wiz Khalifa uses vivid imagery and witty wordplay to describe his desire for a sexual encounter with someone. He starts with the smell of quality weed in the building and compares himself to Batman, implying that he's present but not exactly visible. He then mentions suspended people on the ceiling, but clarifies that it's just the effect of the weed. Wiz then goes on to describe his surroundings, using phrases like "low rise in Venice" and "vision in HD" to emphasize the luxurious and modern setting. He encourages his love interest to be with his colleague, Spitta, and urges her not to blow her chance. He reveals that he prefers girls in sneakers over sandals and reminds her not to pose naked in anything other than Nike Vandals. The chorus highlights his desire for a casual relationship, where he's just "tryna hit it on the friendly" and hopes that his love interest is with it.
The second verse starts with him asking his love interest what she's sipping on and suggesting that they smoke some weed together. He gives a nod to his baseball-loving fans by saying "hit it out of the park if you're pitching," and tongue-in-cheekily acknowledges that she might initially be skeptical of his advances, but eventually give in. He mentions the beautiful beach setting and champagne flowing freely. He then talks about his preference for flying privately on G5 planes and carrying designer luggage. He continues with a reference to sending money through mobile payment apps and cheekily suggests that his love interest puts him and his colleague on her friend list. He then ends the verse by creating an image of smoking a cigar with his love interest and listening to Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak" album.
Overall, the song is about Wiz Khalifa's desire for a sexual encounter with someone, but using witty wordplay and vivid imagery, he describes the luxurious setting and his preferences.
Line by Line Meaning
By the strength of the quality weed smell
The strong smell of high-quality weed indicates my presence in the building.
You can tell that I'm somewhere in the building on my Batman shit
Similar to how Batman's presence is felt, my presence can be detected through the smell of weed.
Niggas suspended from the ceiling
The effects of the weed make me feel like I'm suspended from the ceiling, weightless and carefree.
Not really, but that's the way the weed got me feeling
Although I'm not physically suspended, the high from the weed makes me feel like I am.
Got a low rise in Venice
I'm chilling in Venice, enjoying the vibes and low-key lifestyle.
Mami you got the vision and I see it H.D.
I can see that you have great potential and I appreciate it in high definition (HD).
And it couldn't be any clearer
It's obvious to me that you should be with Spitta, my friend/fellow rapper.
You should be with Spitta
You and Spitta would make a great match.
And you know that this your chance, don't blow it like birthday candles
You have an opportunity to be with someone great, don't mess it up.
Good guy Spitta keep his name outta them scandals
Spitta is a stand-up guy and avoids any negative attention or controversies.
It's not a secret, I prefer my girls in sneakers, never sandals
I like girls who keep it casual and comfortable with sneakers rather than being too formal with sandals.
Posing naked in only a pair of Nike Vandals
I like when girls keep it simple, like posing nude with just a pair of Nike sneakers.
Bottles pop, back to back
We're celebrating and drinking bottles of alcohol one after the other.
Extra large chronic sack
We have a large stash of high-quality marijuana.
Cellphone, camera's out
Everyone wants to capture the moment on their phones and cameras.
Mama I remember that
I have fond memories of this time and want to cherish it.
Anytime I look at that
Whenever I see a photo or video from that time, I feel nostalgic.
I go to wondering where you at
I wonder where you are and what you're doing now.
So baby where you at
I want to know your current location and status.
I'm just tryna hit it on the friendly
I'm trying to have a casual and low-key hookup with no strings attached.
And maybe we get back up in a minute
Perhaps we can do it again later if we both feel like it.
Fast cars
We enjoy driving fast and luxurious cars.
Fly clothes
We like to dress stylishly and fashionably.
G5's flying on the seashores
We travel on private jets and enjoy the beach lifestyle.
Baby I'm just tryna hit it on the friendly
I'm not looking for anything serious, just a casual physical relationship.
So tell me if you is
Let me know if you're interested in this type of arrangement.
Or if you isn't
If you're not interested, that's okay too.
Listen, if you with it, get in
If you're down, let's make it happen.
What you sipping
What are you drinking?
Hit it out of the park
Let's make this hookup a memorable one.
That's if you pitching
Assuming you're willing and actively participating.
First you look at me wrong
You initially might be hesitant or unsure about me.
Like uh uh, no he didn't
You might think I'm being too forward or outrageous.
Then you turn into rubbing on me
But then you become more comfortable and start getting physically intimate with me.
You start to give in, get it
You begin to let your guard down and start enjoying the experience.
By the beach, watching tennis
We're relaxing by the beach, watching some tennis matches.
Crack another bottle of Perignon
Let's open another expensive bottle of champagne.
Louis V carry-ons when you visit
When you travel, you bring along expensive Louis Vuitton luggage.
Sending all them singles in your sidekick sentence
You receive a lot of flirtatious texts and messages from other guys.
Then I reply like be there in a minute
I respond quickly to your messages and am always there for you.
Just put me and Curren$y on your friend list
Add me and my friend Curren$y to your list of trusted and close friends.
The weed come from a village
The marijuana we're smoking is locally grown and high-quality.
Truck tire, sour diesel scented, that's real shit
The marijuana smells like it was transported in a truck tire, but it's still potent and high-quality.
From smelling this she wanna see how the cigar taste
The aroma of the marijuana makes my female companion curious about smoking cigars.
We lighting reefer bumping 808's & heartbreaks
We're smoking weed and listening to Kanye West's album '808's & Heartbreaks'.
Skinny broad but out them jeans she got a heart shape
Despite being skinny, my female companion has a beautiful and curvy figure.
Skip the movie date and take her to the horse race
Instead of going to the movies, I want to take my companion on a more exciting and adventurous date to a horse race.
And let you bet it all keep the winnings
I'll let my companion bet all they want and keep any winnings they make.
Young entrepreneur give you the business, dig it
I'm a young, successful entrepreneur who can provide my companion with what they need and want.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, DARYL HARLEAUX, JOHN FITCH, JOHN A FITCH, SHANTE FRANKLIN
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James Bryan C Quipanes
on Cameras
Love This song <3 Wiz .. PEACE
Ïss Pùmkîñ
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
great song
Kalif King
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
hmmm